Weekly Newsletter – Christmas Holiday 2018 / Important Information

I am writing to inform you that the Academy will close for the Christmas Holidays at 2:00pm on Friday 21st December 2018. The Academy will reopen to students on Tuesday 8th Januaryat 8.40am as normal. I wish to remind parents/carers that all students must be in full Academy uniform and should have basic equipment at all times. Please see overleaf for a reminder of basic equipment and uniform expectations.

Reminders/Information

Inset Day Wednesday 12th December

Year 10 Parents’ Evening Thursday 13th December

Christmas Jumper Day Friday 14th December.

(Donations for Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank requested)

Tins and packet food items donated for Christmas Jumper Day will be delivered to the Foodbank before Christmas to assist families in need during this time.

I wish to remind parents that students should leave the Academy premises by 4:30pm every day unless they are attending a supervised activity with a member of staff, or in cases of emergency. We currently have a number of students who are remaining on the premises beyond this time and are unable to supervise those who are not in scheduled activities or classes.

May I also take this opportunity to encourage parents/carers to ensure that students attend every day and arrive on time. The law states that it is a legal responsibility of a parent/carer to ensure that a child of compulsory school age receives full time education.

Grey ‘A’ line school skirt – knee length (tight fitted skirts are not acceptable). Skirts must not be rolled up at the waist.

Reading book

A plain grey or purple Dupatta may be worn (tassels and embroidery are not acceptable). Headscarves must be plain grey.

* Full PE kit must be brought to all PE lessons.

Plain black tights or black or white ankle socks.

Plain black leather/leather looking shoes (not platforms, boots, trainers or any sports/fashion branded footwear. Canvas shoes or pumps are not allowed). Ankle boots may be worn under trousers, but are not allowed with a skirt.

Thistley Hough Academy is operated by Creative Education Trust, which is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales no 7617529. Registered Office: 7 Sicilian Avenue, London WC1A 2QR

Creative Education Trust is a charity, regulated by the Secretary of State for Education.